Glaucoma can act like a thief in the night, stealing your eyesight while you’re unawares. The only way to make sure that it doesn’t sneak up is to have regular eye exams. You’re at higher risk of glaucoma if you: Have a family history of the condition Are black Are over age 40 Have an […]

Sinusitis — swelling of the inner lining of the sinuses — can cause runny nose, watery eyes, extreme discomfort, headache, and, if left untreated, damage the nasal cavity. While medications may be needed to treat sinusitis, most cases of sinusitis can be treated at home. A nasal spray made of saline rinse can help keep

A little exercise can go a long way toward taming holiday stress — and it’s good for your waistline, as well. Even half an hour of brisk walking, running, cycling, or swimming can help you to focus, get away from stressors, and feel happier. When you exercise, the body releases the neurotransmitter dopamine. Dopamine is

Exercise can be an important tool for people living with Parkinson’s disease and may help reduce symptoms of the disease. Doctors have long prescribed exercise and physical therapy to help people with Parkinson’s disease maintain mobility, balance, flexibility, and range of motion. In addition, exercise can help to minimize depression and improve mood. New research

You might be worrying too much if: Your thinking causes you intense emotional distress and has been interfering with your daily functioning for some time You think about a problem frequently or constantly, but your constant thinking doesn’t lead to solutions. The things you worry about are not likely to happen. You continue to worry

Fiber’s important contribution to a healthful diet have not always been acknowledged. Until the 1970s, fiber was regarded as useless — or even an impediment to good nutrition. We have naval doctor T.L. Cleave (1906-83) to thank for much current knowledge of the importance of fiber in the diet. Cleave proposed that refined carbohydrates —

Did you know that the Mediterranean diet, most often recognized for its effects on heart health, may also help to prevent prostate cancer?  Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men. Prostate cancer rates vary widely between countries, with the highest rates seen in relatively poor areas of developed countries. For instance, a

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